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| Subject |
| Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 22F-5052 with the California Department of Community Services and Development for the County’s Community Services Block Grant for funding in the amount of $302,667 for the period of January 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023; and adopt a resolution authorizing acceptance and execution of the agreement and implementation of Yolo County’s 2022 Community Services Block Grant up to a funding total of $350,000 to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income families and individuals. (No general fund impact) (Larsen) |
| Recommended Action |
- Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 22F-5052 with the California Department of Community Services and Development (“CSD”) for the County’s Community Services Block Grant (“CSBG”) for funding in the amount of $302,667 for the period of January 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023; and
- Adopt a resolution authorizing acceptance and execution of Agreement Number 22F-5052 with CSD for CSBG funding, including any additional amendments and/or revisions to the Agreement up to a funding total of $350,000; and
- Authorize the Procurement Manager to enter into and accept any additional financial or non-financial amendments and/or revisions to Grant Agreement 22F-5052, including exhibits, attachments, and associated forms, up to a funding total of $350,000, and upon approval as to form by the County Counsel.
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| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
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Thriving Residents |
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| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
The Community Services Block Grant assists the County in fulfilling its obligation to address and operate community-based programs designed to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income families and individuals within Yolo County’s service area to achieve greater self-sufficiency by implementing priorities identified in the County’s Community Services Block Grant – Community Action Plan:
- Housing and Homeless Services—Finding and keeping safe, decent, and affordable housing. Priorities within this service area include housing navigation assistance, supportive services to assist persons maintain permanent housing, eviction prevention assistance such as help paying rent and utilities, and transitional/bridge housing.
- Income and Employment Assistance—Securing stable income and making better use of income; finding and keeping meaningful employment. Priorities within this category include helping persons find and secure permanent employment, providing job skills training, and assistance with enrolling in programs such as CalWORKs, CalFresh, and General Assistance.
- Emergency Assistance—Meeting the immediate needs of food, shelter, clothing, and protection from violence. Priorities within this category include emergency shelter beds for persons and families experiencing homelessness, meals for food insecure persons and families, as well as safety from crime and domestic violence.
- Disability Related or Elderly Services—Addressing the needs of disabled individuals or the elderly. Priorities within this category include providing assistance to obtain benefits and linkage within in-home support services and care.
The Community Services Block Grant Agreement 21F-4052 provides the County with $305,724 in revenue for the period of January 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022 to implement the County’s Community Services Block Grant – Community Action Plan. This Agreement 22F-5052 provides funding in the amount of $302,667 for the period of January 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023 to continue the CSBG program. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| County Counsel has approved this Agreement and Resolution as to form. |
| Competitive Bid Process |
Not required for revenue agreements.
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Explanation (Expenditure and/or Revenue) |
| Further explanation as needed: |
No general funds are required by this action. The total amount of this action is up to $350,000 in revenue for the period of January 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023.
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